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While the
go-kart racing was interesting, I had more fun watching what was happening
on the sidelines. Here's Michael testing out Peter Furler's BMW motorcycle.
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Here's Lonnie
about to go out onto the race track. Usually someone would do the first
few laps, and then they'd switch during one of their mandatory pit stops.
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...and here
he is in action, driving the dc talk/True Artist Management-sponsored
go-kart. It was decorated with logos, checkered designs, and all five
.com's.
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All for a
good cause - the ERACE banner adorned their information booth. Other charities
including Habitat for Humanity also benefitted.
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Toby and
Chad discuss racing strategy, or maybe just the heat and humidity of the
day.
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Toby fearlessly
combats a corner, edging out the Comcast-sponsored kart.
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Toby and
Chad head back toward the pits after a grueling race. Chad loaned his
white long-sleeved shirt to a friend who raced a couple of laps. There
was a rule that drivers had to be wearing long sleeves (thus Toby's jean
jacket).
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Toby and
Michael share a laugh as they wait for the celebrity race to start. Toby
borrowed Forefront's kart for this race so Michael could drive dc talk's.
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Michael braves
the first big curve ... before wiping out somewhere later in the course.
The celebrity race was the only one he participated in - I guess those
karts just don't compare to motorcycles.
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Toby crashed
too during the celebrity race but they ended up awarding him 2nd place.
Or 3rd? It was a little unclear. It's okay, they are all winners!
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Chad raced
also later in the day, helping dc talk qualify for the finals. Notice
the injury to the kart - I wonder who did that?
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I couldn't
help but snap a few shots of the Tait members on their bikes as the whole
posse prepared to leave for the day. Do you think Lonnie noticed?
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Chad looks
incredibly happy and right at home.... much more comfortable than in that
tiny go-kart.
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Mike's laughing
at his own 'yee-haw' outburst. All of those bikes zooming off at the same
time made quite the racket.
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All in all,
I was very impressed with the event, considering it was the first one.
They plan to do it again next year, and you can be sure my camera and
I will be there again! Be sure to keep checking these sites for more info:
www.erace.com
www.race4erace.com
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